Top Reasons to Live in Round Rock, TX

The best place to live! Money Magazine named Round Rock the 7th Best Place to Live in the country based on financial strength, housing market, shopping and city amenities. Round Rock is the international headquarters for Dell Computers and is home to three medical centers, including the renowned Scott and White.

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Healthy lifestyle! Williamson County is one of the top healthy counties in Texas with alliances like WilCo Wellness Alliance, which strives to empower citizens to lead healthy lifestyles. WilCo is involved in many activities, including support of the Round Rock Farmer's Market.

Strong housing market! The median list price for a house in Round Rock has been steadily increasing since July of 2013. Price reductions are one-third what they were a year ago, but you can still find deals on new and rent to own houses in neighborhoods like Forest Creek and Eagle Ridge.

Renters and buyers welcome! In Round Rock, 62.07% of homes are owner occupied and 37.93% are rented out, which is a good mix of renters and buyers. Check out the Regency at Dell Ranch for some good rentals. There are also houses for rent or sale on Rosalina Loop or Ravenswood Dr.

City lights and Sixth Street nights ! With Round Rock less than 20 miles north of Austin, a great night out on Sixth Street, a day at Barton Springs, or a romantic dinner admiring the lights of the Texas State Capitol Building are all just a half-hour drive away.

Forget the growing pains! Round Rock is one of the fastest growing cities in the country but also touted to be one of the best managed. Institutions winning coveted awards include the Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Play for All Abilities Park.

Great parks! Round Rock was awarded the 2013 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. A stroll through Old Settlers Park or an afternoon at the Rock'N River Family Aquatic Center shows the award is well-deserved!

Neighborhoods that fit like a glove! Round Rock offers all types of neighborhoods, from downtown's historic district to golf course communities like Forest Creek and planned communities further afield like Paloma Lake that strive to blend quality of life with affordability. Whatever neighborhood fits your tastes, you'll find your dream home among the new or rent to own homes there.

Historic housing district ! Just east of the Historic Commercial District is a well-preserved collection of houses from the 1870s and earlier. Inventory is sparse with a 6.09% vacancy rate, but determined buyers can find their own historic home for sale or rent, or even, in some cases, for rent to own on Main St. or Mays St.

Block Parties! The Austin-Round Rock area was designated by Sperling's as one of the best cities for block parties. Median home values sit at good $179,002, so be sure to check out neighborhoods like Teravista and Kensington Place and plan on getting to know your neighbors!

A room with a view! Originally founded along the Chisholm trail, Round Rock is situated in the Central Texas hill country amidst rolling hills and towering oak trees. Get your own personal room with a view in neighborhoods like Round Rock Ranch and Sonoma Mesa Ridge.

Sports Capital of Texas! Round Rock has declared itself the "Sports Capital of Texas." It is home to the minor league baseball team Round Rock Express, who plays at the Round Rock Express Baseball Club, as well as numerous baseball, soccer and softball complexes throughout the city.